Framed Print : Wet-Nurse with Straw
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Wet-Nurse with Straw
Hygiene in the nursery : a French child imbibes its wet-nurses milk through a straw... Date: 1907
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Media ID 7126311
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Hygiene Milk Nannies Nurse Nursery Straw 1907
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite image "Wet-Nurse with Straw" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This rare and intriguing photograph, dated 1907, showcases a scene from a French nursery where a child receives milk from a wet-nurse through a straw. A fascinating glimpse into the past, this Framed Print adds a unique touch to any room, while also highlighting the rich history of hygiene practices. Embrace the vintage charm and start your collection today!
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a tender moment in the world of 19th century French childrearing: a wet-nurse feeding a young child through a straw. The practice of wet-nursing, where a woman other than the mother would breastfeed an infant, was common during this era due to various reasons such as maternal illness or death, or simply to allow the mother to recover from childbirth. The use of a straw was a hygienic measure to ensure that the milk was not contaminated by the child's saliva during the feeding process. The wet-nurse, dressed in a simple but clean apron, cradles the child in her arms, while the child, clad in a white outfit, reaches out with a determined expression to take the straw from her. The scene exudes a sense of intimacy and care, as the wet-nurse ensures the health and wellbeing of the child in her charge. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of nurseries during this time, where nannies and wet-nurses played a crucial role in raising children in the absence of their mothers. This photograph, taken in 1907, is a poignant reminder of the importance of hygiene and the lengths that were taken to ensure the health and wellbeing of infants during this era.
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